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About the Role

This four-month co-op position provides students with hands-on experience in financial market research, data analysis, and regulatory policy. You will contribute to the analysis of policy issues and market trends by conducting quantitative and qualitative research, compiling data, and applying economic analysis. You will be part of a diverse team passionate about using data and advanced quantitative methods to understand markets and policy impacts.

Responsibilities

Contribute to research initiatives focused on data collection and analysis to inform policy and operational initiatives.
Analyze complex research questions and address data challenges independently and collaboratively.
Provide results within agreed timelines and keep stakeholders informed of progress and risks.
Participate in the design of research studies, including identifying data sources and proposing analytical techniques.
Communicate completed analysis through written reports and/or presentations with limited senior staff review.
Participate in presentations to OSC staff, senior management, and commissioners as required.
Effectively communicate key research findings or technical subject matter to a diverse audience.
Further develop analytical skills and expand knowledge of Ontario’s financial markets.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated with an undergraduate degree in economics, finance, data science, or an equivalent quantitative discipline.
Demonstrated experience with Python and/or R for data preparation, analysis, and visualization.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
Experience building reports and dashboards using Tableau, Power BI, or other business intelligence tools.
Experience applying artificial intelligence tools for data analysis.
Experience communicating technical or detailed subject matter effectively and succinctly to a diverse audience, both verbally and in written reports.
Understanding of financial concepts and a demonstrated interest in financial markets.
Resourcefulness and the ability to demonstrate deep analytical insights and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and willingness to adapt, learn, and collaborate in a dynamic work environment.

Skills

Python
R
Data Preparation
Data Analysis
Data Visualization
Microsoft Excel
Tableau
Power BI
Business Intelligence Tools
Artificial Intelligence
Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail

Location

Ontario

Work Type

Fixed Term
Full time
Co-op

Experience Level

Student

Education Level

Undergraduate Degree in economics, finance, data science, or equivalent quantitative discipline

About the Company

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating Ontario’s capital markets in accordance with the mandate established in the provincial Securities Act and the Commodity Futures Act.
The mandate of the OSC is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, to foster fair, efficient and competitive capital markets and confidence in the capital markets, to foster capital formation, and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk.
This mandate is performed through policy, operational, adjudication and enforcement work.
The OSC also contributes to national and global securities regulation development.
The Economic & Market Analysis (EMA) Department within the Regulatory Transformation & Strategic Research Division is responsible for the delivery of economic, regulatory and financial research and analysis that supports the development of OSC regulatory strategy and policy recommendations.
The Department advises on and informs the OSC’s strategy, priorities, regulatory operations and discussions with other regulatory bodies and agencies concerned with financial stability.
We offer a diverse, fair, and flexible work environment and take pride in our challenging and rewarding work.

Equal Opportunity

The OSC is committed to diversity and providing an inclusive workplace and providing accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Human Rights Code.
It is our priority to ensure employment opportunities are visible and barrier-free to all under-represented groups including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the 2SLGBTQI+ community, to achieve an employee demographic profile reflective of the demographic profile of Ontarians.
The OSC is a proud partner with the following organizations: Ascend Canada, BlackNorth Initiative, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and Pride at Work Canada.
If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our confidential inbox HRRecruitment@osc.gov.on.ca.
Visit Accessibility at the OSC to review the OSC’s policies on accessibility and accommodation in the workplace.